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Updated on: May 2026

Industry

Infosys Cut Employee Bonuses by Despite Reporting Solid Profits

May 19, 2026

AICTE Launches -Week G Technology Internship Program

AICTE and Uniconverge Technologies have announced a six-week online internship program in G Technol...

Internship

May 19, 2026

Serentica Renewables Appoints Aashish Ghai as CFO

Serentica Renewables, a leading renewable energy developer in India, has appointed Aashish Ghai as C...

Appointments

May 19, 2026

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GE Aerospace Boosts Pune Plant with Fresh Crore Funding

GE Aerospace announced a fresh investment of INR Crore into its multi-modal manufacturing facili...

Industry

May 19, 2026

News

Salesforce Starts Massive Reskilling for 3,000 Staff

Salesforce has announced a major strategic pivot, asserting that artificial intelligence will act as a force multiplier for human productivity rather than a replacement. As part of this vision, the CRM giant has launched a massive internal initiative to reskill 3,000 employees, preparing them to work alongside AI agents and advanced automated systems. Augmentation Over […]

May 19, 2026

Industry

TCS Hike 2026: New CTC Revision is Sparking Employee Anxiety

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services exporter, has officially rolled out its annual salary increments for the current fiscal year. TCS announced an average hike of 5% to 7% for the majority of its offshore workforce. The move met a mix of relief and frustration due to a revised CTC structure that many […]

May 19, 2026

Internship

DRDO Opens Applications for 40 Paid Internship, Apply by May 27

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited applications for paid internship opportunities at its Research and Development Establishment (Engineers) [R&DE(E)], Pune. The internship programme is open to engineering students seeking practical exposure to defence research and engineering projects. 40 Internship Positions According to the official notification, DRDO is offering 40 internship positions for […]

May 18, 2026

News

Samsung Electronics Faces Strike Disrupting South Korean Exports

South Korea’s economic landscape is bracing for a significant tremor as the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) initiates large-scale industrial action. The strike involves a substantial portion of the company’s workforce and threatens to paralyze production lines. This action could ripple through the national economy, potentially impacting 120,000 employees and vital export sectors. Samsung Electronics […]

May 18, 2026

Industry

EY Under Fire for New Parental Leave Repayment Policy

Ernst & Young (EY) has sparked a heated debate regarding corporate family policies after implementing a new “clawback” clause in its parental leave program. Under the revised terms, employees who resign from the firm within 12 months of returning from parental leave will be required to repay a significant portion of their enhanced parental pay. […]

May 18, 2026

Internship

AMRUT Kerala Announces 6-Month Paid IT & E-Governance Internship

The State Mission Management Unit, AMRUT Kerala, has invited applications for a six-month full-time internship in IT & E-Governance at Thiruvananthapuram. The internship is part of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme, a Central Government initiative focused on urban development projects such as water supply, drainage, sewerage, urban transport, and parks. […]

May 18, 2026

Industry

Why Deloitte is Eyeing Tier-II Cities for Its Next Growth Phase

Deloitte India is on a rapid trajectory to become the undisputed leader in the professional services space, according to CEO Romal Shetty. Under his leadership, the firm has embarked on an aggressive expansion strategy that leverages India’s position as a global talent hub to redefine the competitive landscape of the “Big Four” in the region. […]

May 18, 2026

Appointments

Religare Finvest Appoints Karthik Srinivasan as CEO

Religare Finvest Limited (RFL), an NBFC focused on micro and small enterprises, has appointed Karthik Srinivasan as Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience across banking, financial services, and large-scale operations, Mr. Srinivasan will steer RFL’s next growth phase. As CEO, he will define and execute a strategy to build […]

May 18, 2026

Layoffs

Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Meta Layoffs

A palpable sense of anxiety has gripped the global workforce of Meta Platforms as the company approaches May 20, 2026—a date employees have dubbed “D-Day.” Following an internal leak confirmed by Chief People Officer Janelle Gale, the social media giant is set to terminate approximately 8,000 employees, representing roughly 10% of its global headcount. AI Pivot Triggers Structural Upheaval […]

May 18, 2026

Hiring

Anthropic Hiring High-Profile Representative for Developer Platform

Anthropic, the multi-billion dollar AI safety and research firm, is intensifying its hunt for a high-impact leader to serve as the official “face of Anthropic” within the global startup community. The newly listed role, titled Applied AI Claude Evangelist, comes with a staggering salary potential of up to $315,000, signaling the company’s aggressive push to dominate the developer market […]

May 16, 2026

Labour Law

Delhi High Court Clarifies Legal Status of Piece-Rate Workers

The Delhi High Court has delivered a significant judgment for labor rights regarding workers paid on a “piece-rate” basis. The Court ruled that these individuals can legally qualify as “employees” under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The decision dismantles the long-standing corporate argument that piece-rate contracts represent independent contractors rather than […]

May 16, 2026

Industry

Tata Motors PV Approves Major Stock Incentive Plan

In a significant move to align employee interests with long-term corporate goals, the Board of Directors of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited (TMPV) has officially approved the “Share-based Long Term Incentive Scheme 2026.” The announcement, made following a board meeting on May 14, 2026, marks a pivotal step in the company’s evolution as a standalone entity following the […]

May 16, 2026